Milwaukee schools audit finds widespread problems hurting Wisconsin's largest district
The Milwaukee public school district struggles with a “culture resistant to change” that has undermined its ability to function properly, disproportionately harming its most vulnerable students, an audit ordered by Democratic Gov.
Time for an overhaul? 3 big takeaways from state audit of Milwaukee Public Schools
Gov. Tony Evers ordered the audit of MPS operations after last year's financial missteps. Here's what to know about the report, which was released Thursday.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed Wednesday due to winter storm
Milwaukee Public Schools announced all schools will be closed Wednesday due to the approaching winter storm, which is expected to bring significant snowfall and unsafe driving conditions.
Milwaukee Public Schools audit; what independent report found
An independent audit found the Milwaukee Public Schools workplace has “a culture of fear" and calls for major changes to the school district.
Damning review makes sweeping recommendations for Milwaukee Public Schools
A comprehensive review of Milwaukee Public Schools’ administration calls attention to dozens of issues that auditors say are eroding trust and making the district ineffective.
Audit calls for across-the-board changes in Milwaukee schools
A newly released audit of Milwaukee schools calls for a new, clear leadership structure and changes across the board. The audit was funded as part of a $5.5 million plan from Gov. Tony Evers after the school district failed to submit the required annual financial audit reports to the Department of Public Instruction.
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Something in the Water: Milwaukee filmmaker exposes lead crisis and its impact on Black communities
The film sheds light on Milwaukee's ongoing battle with lead poisoning and the deep disparities African Americans face in the ...
Milwaukee Public Schools, UWM will be closed Wednesday as snowstorm approaches
Milwaukee area school districts have decided to close schools on Wednesday as meteorologists expect several inches of snow to ...
Milwaukee Public Schools to close Wednesday due to Winter Storm Warning
LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – A deadly crash involving a wrong-way driver forced the closure of the southbound 405 Freeway through the ...
Poll: More than half in Milwaukee give MPS D, F grades
Milwaukee Public Schools are getting failing or near-failing grades from half in the city, according to a new poll.
Brenda Cassellius, former Boston Schools superintendent, named new superintendent at Milwaukee Public Schools
The MPS board will enter contract negotiations with Brenda Cassellius, its choice to take over as MPS superintendent ...
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State schools superintendent candidate Jeff Wright says he’ll improve communication
Jeff Wright is running in a three-way primary against incumbent Jill Underly and Brittany Kinser in the Feb. 18 primary.
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MPS school resource officers; board, city near agreement deadline
Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee have a court deadline to place 25 school resource officers in schools by Monday. MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee is likely to miss a judge’s deadline to have ...
Health department orders MPS to correct lead hazards at a second school
On Feb. 12, the City of Milwaukee Health Department released the results of a lead risk assessment at Albert E. Kagel ...